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Mumbai Boy, 8, Crushed by Speeding Car in Bandra
31 Aug
Summary
- An 8-year-old boy tragically died after being hit by a car.
- The driver, a nutritionist, was allegedly using her phone.
- Locals demand stricter action against reckless driving.
A devastating incident occurred in Mumbai's Bandra area, where an 8-year-old boy named Ansh Gupta was fatally struck by a speeding Toyota Innova. The young victim was allegedly crushed to death by the vehicle.
Police have apprehended the driver, identified as 45-year-old nutritionist Megha Rawal. She faces charges of culpable homicide in connection with the tragic event. Reports suggest Rawal may have been using her mobile phone when the accident happened.
Ansh's grief-stricken parents, Ravinder and Poonam Gupta, are demanding stringent punishment for those responsible. This heartbreaking event has spurred significant public outcry, with community members advocating for more robust measures against reckless driving and the use of mobile phones while operating vehicles.
